To fight infectious diseases, the vaccine is a lasting solution. It protects against benign and sometimes fatal pathologies while limiting transmission to vulnerable or unvaccinated people. In this context, the Ministry of Health provides for compulsory vaccination for people aged over 65. Find out which vaccines are affected.
At a certain age, we become more fragile and our body is exposed to many diseases. Some can be serious causing disability and others can be fatal. This is why a regular check-up with your doctor is necessary to know your state of health. During the Covid period, elderly people were the most affected, which is why the authorities had taken special measures for this category. If the epidemic recently resurfaced in France via the XEC variant, two new vaccines likely to be compulsory for seniors very soon. Find out which ones.
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Seniors are in the crosshairs
Vaccination is a reliable way to protect against infectious diseases. When you are vaccinated, it prevents you from forms of pathologies graves or even fatal. However, it also reduces the transmission of infections to people with more fragile health who have not yet been vaccinated. It is important to get vaccinated first for yourself and then for others. This is even more necessary when you reach the age of sixty, underlines 60 Million Consumers.
Age: a disadvantageous factor
Having passed the 60-year mark, the immune system weakens and he no longer assumes his role effectively. This is why health authorities plan to make two vaccines compulsory for seniors. These include RSV and shingles. Respiratory syncytial virus is responsible for most respiratory infections that affect adults. If it is not detected in time, there may be serious complications or even death of the patient. The new vaccines in question have been recommended for people over 65 since the end of June 2024.
Respiratory syncytial virus
According to the recommendations of high health authoritiesthe RSV vaccine is dedicated to people aged over 65. People affected by chronic pathologies or cardiac are also affected by this vaccine. Since September, vaccinations have been effective and refundable by Health Insurance.
The shingles virus
Varicella virus, shingles is a condition contracted in childhood. It manifests itself by skin rashes and intense pain. People aged 65 and over with or without a history of shingles should take two doses within two months. The price of the vaccine varies between €150 and €200 for one dose and theHealth insurance only supports it 100% in certain establishments.
Why will seniors over 65 be required to take a vaccine?
The vulnerability of the population
Seniors should receive the RSV virus vaccine because they are very exposed and vulnerable. In France, more than 78% of deaths linked to this virus have been recorded following hospitalization during the winter period. Furthermore, this vaccine is also recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a heart problem.
What is the dosage of the vaccine?
Currently, there is no treatment for infections caused by RSV. But the two vaccines Arexvy et Abrysvo have obtained marketing approval. Each senior is entitled to one dose per year and in mid-September, it was not available. The price is freely set, but is around €200 for a dose. Furthermore, the Abrysvo vaccine is reimbursed for pregnant women at 30% by Health Insurance. It is also important to remember vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus and polio which are serious infections. Vaccination should be done at ages 25, 45 and 65. After the age of 65, it will have to be done every ten years.
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